CPU
GPU
Xeon D-1537
Athlon Gold PRO 3150G
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. The Xeon D-1537 is positioned at rank #399 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-1537
Performance Per Dollar Athlon Gold PRO 3150G
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon D-1537 | Athlon Gold PRO 3150G |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($350) | ✅ More affordable ($150) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon D-1537 | Athlon Gold PRO 3150G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+134%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($350) | ✅ More affordable ($150) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Xeon D-1537 and Athlon Gold PRO 3150G
Xeon D-1537
The Xeon D-1537 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 November 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 1.5 MB (per core). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1667. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 7,444 points. Launch price was $470.
Athlon Gold PRO 3150G
The Athlon Gold PRO 3150G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 7,468 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Xeon D-1537 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon D-1537 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.3 GHz on the Xeon D-1537 versus 3.9 GHz on the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G — a 51.6% clock advantage for the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G (base: 1.7 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Xeon D-1537 uses the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G uses Picasso (2019−2022) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon D-1537 scores 7,444 against the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G's 7,468 — a 0.3% lead for the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G. L3 cache: 1.5 MB (per core) on the Xeon D-1537 vs 4 MB (total) on the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G.
| Feature | Xeon D-1537 | Athlon Gold PRO 3150G |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+100% | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.3 GHz | 3.9 GHz+70% |
| Base Clock | 1.7 GHz | 3.5 GHz+106% |
| L3 Cache | 1.5 MB (per core) | 4 MB (total)+167% |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 512 kB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 14 nm | 12 nm-14% |
| Architecture | Broadwell (2015−2019) | Picasso (2019−2022) |
| PassMark | 7,444 | 7,468 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon D-1537 uses the FCBGA1667 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon D-1537 | Athlon Gold PRO 3150G |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1667 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2933 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 8 |
Advanced Features
The Athlon Gold PRO 3150G includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Vega 3), while the Xeon D-1537 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Xeon D-1537 | Athlon Gold PRO 3150G |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | AMD Radeon Vega 3 |
Value Analysis
The Xeon D-1537 launched at $470 MSRP, while the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G debuted at $150. At current prices ($350 vs $150), the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G is $200 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon D-1537 delivers 21.3 pts/$ vs 49.8 pts/$ for the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G — making the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G the 80.3% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon D-1537 | Athlon Gold PRO 3150G |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $470 | $150-68% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $350 | $150-57% |
| Performance per Dollar | 21.3 | 49.8+134% |
| Release Date | 2015 | 2020 |
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